Adams Idea (2003) vs Adams Idea (2023)
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Adams Idea (2003)investment cast · stainless steel with hollow-back mid ironsAdams Idea (2023)hollow body ·
Specification comparison
| Club | Idea (2003) loft | Idea (2023) loft | Idea (2003) lie | Idea (2023) lie | Idea (2003) length | Idea (2023) length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | — | 20 | — | 61 | — | 38.75 |
| 5 | 25 | 23 | 60 | 61.5 | 39 | 38.25 |
| 6 | 29 | 26 | 60.75 | 62 | 38.25 | 37.75 |
| 7 | 33 | 30 | 61.5 | 62.5 | 37.5 | 37.25 |
| 8 | 37 | 34 | 62.25 | 63 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 9 | 41 | 39 | 63 | 63.5 | 36 | 36.25 |
| PW | 45 | 44.5 | 63.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.75 |
| GW | 50 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
| AW | — | 50 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 |
| SW | 55 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
| LW | 60 | — | 64 | — | 35.25 | — |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Which should you choose?
The Idea (2023) is the stronger-lofted set — up to 3° stronger than the Idea (2003) on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Adams Idea (2003) specs and Adams Idea (2023) specs.